SEA KAYAKING - BAJA MEXICO "Cooperative catering"
La Paz on the Baja peninsular, on the Northwest coast of Mexico is our base for this fantastic trip in the Sea of Cortez. This expedition is one of North America’s favourite winter sea-kayaking trips and deservedly so! It offers the adventurer 7 glorious days voyaging around 'Espiritu Santo' one of the most appealing islands anywhere. The rugged shoreline, off-shore islands and series of headlands and deep bays make each day a new adventure. The west coast of 'Espiritu Santo' is studded with some of the most spectacular white, sandy bays you can ever imagine while the east coast has enormous towering cliffs, bizarre rock formations and alluring sea caves. After paddling approximately 3-4 hours each day we will have plenty of time to enjoy fantastic snorkelling, to swim with sea lion pups, hike intriguing volcanic arroyos, bathe in the glorious Baja sun, watch manta rays leap up out of the water, admire a school of dolphins, explore hidden inland lagoons, sip a margarita and relax in great company..... Isla Espiritu Santo really is paddling in paradise ~ just ask anyone that has been there!
How it works!! In accordance with the groups dietary requirements, your guides will have already prepared a menu plan and bought the food and beverages. During the trip the guides organise each meal and everyone pitches in to help cook and clean.
All the gear, food and water is carried in our sea-kayaks from one camp site to the next. We have no motor boat support so it is therefore a group task with the support of your guides, to pack and carry everything. Naturally, the rewards lie in the tremendous feeling of self-sufficiency, a bonding team spirit and a marvellous sense of accomplishment. Many would agree that this is the ‘only’ way to do a sea-kayaking expedition.
On our 7 day trip we make a re-supply midweek. So effectively the most we ever carry in our kayaks is 3 days supply of food and water. At the time of re-supply the motor boat takes away our accumulated trash.
However if that all sounds like hard work, but you really fancy the trip then click onto the fully catered page.
The itinerary:
Saturday
Arrive in La Paz, check into your hotel room and at 9.00pm meet your guides for a trip briefing.
Sunday
Transfer from your hotel in La Paz to Espiritu Santo Island by high speed motor boat. Guides discuss points on safety and provide beginners with the basics of sea kayaking and correct use of gear and kayaks. In the afternoon we embark on our first paddle beneath spectacular volcanic cliffs and arrive at the first of many beautiful beaches to set up camp.
Monday
Continue in our kayaks exploring a new section of coastline with small off shore islands where numerous sea birds nest. Camp on a new beach.
Tuesday
Continue voyage to the end of the island, stopping off to take a refreshing well water shower, hike up a wonderful canyon to discover fascinating rock formations. Continue paddle over to Isla Partida and set base camp for two days on north end of the island.
Wednesday
This is our lay over day - time to relax those paddling muscles! Today we take a fast motor boat ride to a beautiful off shore island which is home to a large sea lion colony. Experience the amazing thrill of swimming with sea lion pups and snorkel amongst thousands of tropical fish.
Thursday
Continue around the north end of the island for our first paddle along the east coast. A sharp contrast in scenery with spectacular towering. We will paddle through a narrow channel between Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida to discover an exquisite setting with high cliffs enclosing the bay and natural turquoise ‘swimming pool.’
Friday
A remarkable paddle beneath towering cliffs rising up to a high point of 2000ft. There are also two natural caves which skilful navigators can paddle right through. In the afternoon we arrive at our favourite camp spot ~ a magnificent 2 mile stretch of superb sweeping white sand. Last night camping.
Saturday
Final morning sea-kayaking to complete our circumnavigation. Lunch and return to La Paz. Check in to your hotel. Time to shop for souvenirs before a farewell dinner together.
Sunday
Breakfast and depart.
We operate with a guide/guest ratio with maximum of 1:6 to ensure the guides are not over-stretched. You are equipped with an approved buoyancy aid and the guides carry a mobile phone to maintain contact with our office. You will practice rescues and receive concise information on our safety procedures. The guides are trained to British Canoe Union standard.
Weather
The weather between October and April is ideal for this type of holiday with average air temperatures ranging from 70 to 88F and sea temperatures in the 60's and 70's. Rainfall is also extremely low in this period with an average no of rain days over the last five years less than 2 per month.
WEATHER CONDITIONS / SEA TEMPERATURES
Month Air temp °F Sea temp °F Average No. of
rain days in the
last 5 years
Oct. 88 86 - 83 1
Nov. 80 83 - 78 1
Dec. 75 78 - 70 2
Jan. 70 70 - 67 2
Feb. 72 67 - 65 2
Mar. 80 68 - 72 0.5
Apr. 85 72 - 74 0
Flights
You can fly into La Paz but it is often cheaper to fly American Airlines to Los Cabos (San Jose Del Cabo) via Dallas and then transfer by local bus (2.5-3 hours) to La Paz.
Please note: If you decide to take this option it will incur an extra cost for a nights accommodation in Los Cabos (£18 - £28 per person). Also this will add an extra day at the beginning of your trip. The Spirit of Adventure brochure already includes this extra day and accommodation cost.
If you would like us to quote for a flight please contact Martin or Isabella 
or email martin@spirit-of-adventure.com
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